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I just had to share! Blaydon race 2015!

For those of you not from the North east or who don't know about the Blaydon races get googling for our Northern anthem :) As per the old song, there is a road...

For those of you not from the North east or who don't know about the Blaydon rac...

Lovefood1984

Graduate•9 years ago

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So. I have started marathon training.

That's kind of an interesting one: I'm remembering how it felt to be at week 4 and nervy all of a sudden! But I am doing this...

That's kind of an interesting one: I'm remembering how it felt to be at week 4 a...

the_tea_fairy

Graduate•9 years ago

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C25K Week 1 Run 2

I've been suffering with shin splints and pulled muscles for 4 days and can barely walk but this evening after work I dragged myself to the gym to do week 1...

I've been suffering with shin splints and pulled muscles for 4 days and can bare...

HanPanStrawberryJam

•9 years ago

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On week4 did run2 - seen what week 5 has in store, scary!

I'm morbidly obese, have back and hip issues and have never really enjoyed exercise, but 3 and a half weeks ago I decided to start the c25k to get fitter and...

I'm morbidly obese, have back and hip issues and have never really enjoyed exerc...

Laineydglm

Graduate•9 years ago

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Found a resort with a gym :)

Not a bad place to graduate and celebrate on hols :) http://www.kuredu.com

mellyboobah

•9 years ago

1 Reply

W5R2. Toasty and slow. But brilliant

Despite the , now unseasonably, warm weather, I decided to set off on the rather scary sounding week 5 run 2. Well. I did it! 2 x 8 minutes. Non stop. I...

Despite the , now unseasonably, warm weather, I decided to set off on the rather...

Kasmcc100

Graduate•9 years ago

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Rest day..or 3!

Advice please people. I did week 5 run 1 today, run 2 will be Thursday. However, I'm going away for a few days Friday, so won't be able to do 'the big one'...

Advice please people. I did week 5 run 1 today, run 2 will be Thursday. Howeve...

charlotte1138

•9 years ago

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Stamina podcast anyone?

So far I've been using the Stepping Stones and Speed podcasts, both of which I really enjoy, but I am a bit apprehensive about starting Stamina. It seems to...

So far I've been using the Stepping Stones and Speed podcasts, both of which I r...

SoSurprised

Graduate•9 years ago

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Hallux Valgus, Hallux Rigidus, Hallux Limitus

I'm about to have true bunion (sometimes people call corns bunions, but corns are no big deal; bunions can become a very big deal) on side of big toe...

I'm about to have true bunion (sometimes people call corns bunions, but cor...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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W5R1 ..."phew"...

W5R1....oh gosh ! Did it, but hard going...on the treadmill today! Lovely day but a bit warm to do this outside on the track for me.. Hope everyone has a good...

W5R1....oh gosh ! Did it, but hard going...on the treadmill today! Lovely day bu...

Fran04

•9 years ago

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the flaming june half marathon my way

well this race lived up to its name it was very hot but very enjoyable in fact compared to last year where for the last 4 miles i run out off steam and...

well this race lived up to its name it was very hot but very enjoyable in fact...

moger

Graduate•9 years ago

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Where to find races?

Still on week 6 but wanting to plan beyond graduation. Can anyone tell me how to find out about races or other events to take part in locally?

Still on week 6 but wanting to plan beyond graduation. Can anyone tell me how to...

Clarmurs

Graduate•9 years ago

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Still on W3!!! But...

I went out with my wee doggy Diva and ran on and off for 30 minutes the other day...further than I'd ever ran before and it was really enjoyable. Mostly due...

I went out with my wee doggy Diva and ran on and off for 30 minutes the other da...

evyk

•9 years ago

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First run in my new Mizunos

Afternoon all, Had my first run today in the Mizuno Wave Inspire 11's that I picked up on Sunday. With my 10K event coming up on Sunday, and with them being...

Afternoon all, Had my first run today in the Mizuno Wave Inspire 11's that I pi...

Peter_B

Graduate•9 years ago

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W8R1 done

Wow managed this one. It wasn't easy . I found myself going very slowly in parts of run just to keep feet moving. Hopefully R2 will be easier. But I stayed the...

Wow managed this one. It wasn't easy . I found myself going very slowly in parts...

Tarisayi

•9 years ago

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5 miles smashed ... Sort of

After a month on an emotional roller coaster I have been up and down with running had a week without anything so decided to push myself. Set timer for an hour...

After a month on an emotional roller coaster I have been up and down with runnin...

dawncoates34

Graduate•9 years ago

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wk 6 run 2 coming up

Recently back from holiday where vast amounts of food & drink consumed meant I only managed 1 run. So Ive just done wk6r1 twice running to try and get back to...

Recently back from holiday where vast amounts of food & drink consumed meant I o...

oldrunner

Graduate•9 years ago

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Post Grad 5K!

Well after a week off running for a lovely impromptu holiday in the sun I've finally done a 5K. Just over 37 minutes which I'm pretty chuffed about. Good this...

Well after a week off running for a lovely impromptu holiday in the sun I've fin...

Sazzle44

Graduate•9 years ago

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Haven't run for over a week 😁😁

Three weeks ago I managed to do do 10k runs when I went out. So last Monday I decided I'd do another 10k was going really well till I passed out. I must of...

Three weeks ago I managed to do do 10k runs when I went out. So last Monday I de...

g1ggles

Graduate•9 years ago

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Stupid stupid mistake! Can I miss out a run?????

So I set off on w6r2 (or so I thought....) and it was going great. Felt really easy, but the music on the podcast sounded a bit familiar. Started to suspect,...

So I set off on w6r2 (or so I thought....) and it was going great. Felt really ...

sandirm

Graduate•9 years ago

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Boston Maraton winner - Amby Burfoot

Uses run/walk!!😣 http://www.howtobefit.com/run-walk-plan.htm

Bazza1234

Graduate•9 years ago

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omg what have I done...

Some while ago I entered the Birmingham 5k run at Cannon Hill Park on September 12th. I know that is doable 'cos I do a parkrun most weekends. But now I have...

Some while ago I entered the Birmingham 5k run at Cannon Hill Park on September ...

rmnsuk

Graduate•9 years ago

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First attempt at Stepping Stone

Since graduation I have been running for up to 40 minutes each run. I find I start off quickly but then get slower and slower. I decided to give Stepping...

Since graduation I have been running for up to 40 minutes each run. I find I st...

Trish_h

Graduate•9 years ago

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W1r2

After 3 days I was brave enough to go again ....I am almost looking forward to the next one !

After 3 days I was brave enough to go again ....I am almost looking forward to t...

Jane118

•9 years ago

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Almost disappointed !

This morning I put on my running shoes by mistake !! So when I took the dog for her walk later in the morning ( OH has been off work and walking her often when...

This morning I put on my running shoes by mistake !! So when I took the dog for ...

Golddust

Graduate•9 years ago

1 Reply

Week 7

7 weeks ago I couldn't run for 60 seconds ! Now I can run for 25 minutes ! Thank you Laura ! I have lost weight and feel fantastic !

7 weeks ago I couldn't run for 60 seconds ! Now I can run for 25 minutes ! Thank...

Louisepineapple

•9 years ago

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W3R1 - We did it!

Neither my daughter or myself had much enthusiasm to pull our trainers on tonight. Busy day at work for me, school trip for her and the 3min run parts of...

Neither my daughter or myself had much enthusiasm to pull our trainers on tonigh...

LittleOrchard

Graduate•9 years ago

4 Replies

Will i actually lose weight running...?

I see lots of conflicting advice that i will or that i wont. I have changed my diet (doing slimming world) but will the increase in muscle make me gain weight?

I see lots of conflicting advice that i will or that i wont. I have changed my ...

Bra_1977

Graduate•9 years ago

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No such thing as too slow

I've just come across this. Might be of interest to all us tortoises 😊 http://www.runnersworld.co.za/training/beginners/slow/

I've just come across this. Might be of interest to all us tortoises 😊 http://...

Arrietty

Graduate•9 years ago

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R3Wk6 and first early morning run

It was cool, quiet and I actually managed it quite well! i even quickened for the last 60 seconds - still only managing about 7mins 50 odd seconds per km...

It was cool, quiet and I actually managed it quite well! i even quickened for th...

mellyboobah

•9 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for June 2015

I just had to share! Blaydon race 2015!

So. I have started marathon training.

C25K Week 1 Run 2

On week4 did run2 - seen what week 5 has in store, scary!

Found a resort with a gym :)

W5R2. Toasty and slow. But brilliant

Rest day..or 3!

Stamina podcast anyone?

Hallux Valgus, Hallux Rigidus, Hallux Limitus

W5R1 ..."phew"...

the flaming june half marathon my way

Where to find races?

Still on W3!!! But...

First run in my new Mizunos

W8R1 done

5 miles smashed ... Sort of

wk 6 run 2 coming up

Post Grad 5K!

Haven't run for over a week 😁😁

Stupid stupid mistake! Can I miss out a run?????

Boston Maraton winner - Amby Burfoot

omg what have I done...

First attempt at Stepping Stone

W1r2

Almost disappointed !

Week 7

W3R1 - We did it!

Will i actually lose weight running...?

No such thing as too slow

R3Wk6 and first early morning run

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